Cue Card v Thistlecrack is confirmed for the 2016 King George VI Chase as Colin Tizzard's stable stars square off at Kempton.

Thistlecrack cut for King George as big clash is on

David Stevens | 19.12.2016

Coral has cut Thistlecrack to 13-8 (from 5-2) for the King George, after it was confirmed the star chaser would line up against his stablemate Cue Card at Kempton. The latter remains favourite but is eased to 11-8 (from 4-5).

“This is the Christmas present all racing fans wanted, and having been odds-on favourite for the King George following Coneygree’s withdrawal, Cue Card is back out to 11-8, with his stablemate now the 13-8 (from 5-2) second favourite,” said Coral’s David Stevens.

**King George VI Chase

11-8 Cue Card, 13-8 Thistlecrack, 10 Valseur Lido, 14 Vroum Vroum Mag, 10 Tea For Two, 10 Josses Hill (needs supplementing), 12 Outlander, 20 Silviniaco Conti, 25 bar

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David Stevens

David joined Coral as PR manager in 2001, having previously worked at the
Racing Post. Now in the role of Head of PR, he is involved in all aspects
of the company's media relations, providing the latest racing betting news , as well as Coral's sponsorship and event
portfolio. A keen sports fan, and long-suffering Portsmouth supporter (the
two are not always connected), when not working he will normally be found
heading south, or east or west, to the sun, and that liking for the sunshine
explains why he will always prefer flat racing to the jumps.